2001 Pontiac Grand AM Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 538 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM, 3% of the 538 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2001 ponitac Grand Am se1 was involved in an accident where I was making a left turn as was a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction. I entered the intersection at less than 10 MPH and the vehicle from the other direction visually estimated to be travelling at 35 MPH moved from the dedicated turn lane out into the intersection where we collided. The front end of the 1989 cadillac el dorado struck the rear passenger side door and rear wheel. As a result spun the rear end of my vehicle approx. 90 degrees, pivoting off of the front wheels. The airbags deployed upon impact. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088481, filed 2004-08, 76,000 miles“The day after the car was in for recall on the hazard switch the wire leading to the horn, cruise control and drivers airbag became bound up and have shorted out at the clock spring. Horn and cruise control inoperative, I assume the airbag is inoperative as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10155383, filed 2006-04, 76,000 miles“Car started shutting off while being driven on numerous occasions. Car was evaluated by GM dealer and another independent auto repair shop, neither could determine why car was shutting off, GM dealer technician stated possible ignition switch problem on 11/22/2010. On 12/24/2011, the Pontiac Grand Am 2001, was being driven and ignition shut off causing the car to hit an unoccupied parked truck. Car lost power steering and could not avoid the accident. Car flipped on its top, injuring the driver of the car. Airbags did not deploy. Car was total loss. Have all documentation to confirm claim.”
NHTSA complaint #10610637, filed 2014-07, 142,000 miles“It was hard for the consumer to start the vehicle, but once started the air bag/security light illuminated. The light stayed on the remainder of the time the vehicle was being operated. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10067435, filed 2004-04, 53,000 miles“My 2001 Pontiac Grand Am gt was wrecked. It hit a tree dead center going about 40 MPH buckled the hood and smashed the radiator back into the motor yet the air bags never went off?”
NHTSA complaint #10081014, filed 2004-07, 79,900 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10 | 10% |
| 2004 | 21 | 7% |
| 2003 | 20 | 6% |
| 2002 | 19 | 5% |
| 2001 | 14 | 3% |
| 2000 | 31 | 5% |
| 1999 | 76 | 9% |
| 1998 | 13 | 8% |
| 1997 | 41 | 11% |
| 1996 | 104 | 23% |
| 1995 | 46 | 11% |
| 1994 | 38 | 10% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
232 complaintsExterior lighting
98 complaintsEngine cooling
75 complaintsBrakes
68 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsEquipment
22 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsTires
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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